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South African electoral reform may prove a sideshow

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SOUTH AFRICA

The defiance of the party whip by party members implicitly goes against South Africa’s proportional representation (PR) list electoral system, where party bosses have substantial…

Abiy looks to transform Ethiopia's ethnic politics

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ETHIOPIA

The new party will likely incorporate the five ‘affiliate’ parties that rule the country’s other five regions but looks like it will be formed without the Tigray People’s…

Africa’s opposition parties will grow more combative

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AFRICA

African opposition strategies.

New coalition may split the vote in Ethiopia’s capital

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ETHIOPIA

Elections in Addis Ababa.

Ghana president may break 'two term' party trend

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GHANA

President John Mahama faces no real challengers for the party's presidential ticket for 2016 elections. This stands in contrast to the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), whose…

Tanzanian politics will focus on electoral reforms

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TANZANIA

The massive demonstration, the first of its kind in seven years, is just one of many indications that Tanzania’s political class is shifting into pre-election mode ahead of local…

Somaliland electoral crisis creates sequencing dilemma

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SOMALIA

This came after the electoral commission postponed the presidential election and the Gurti (parliament’s upper house, consisting of traditional elders) extended Muse Bihi's term…

Tanzania’s president may consolidate her control

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TANZANIA

This appears to be yet another signal of her resolve to tame her critics within the government and party, notably among loyalists of former President John Magufuli.

Tanzania candidate may help to unify ruling party

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TANZANIA

Given CCM's political dominance, Magufuli is in a secure position to be elected as Tanzania's next president. President Jakaya Kikwete is due to step down after two five-year…

Stronger Angolan opposition unlikely to triumph

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ANGOLA

With Dos Santos set to step down as president following this year's legislative elections, the country’s opposition is emboldened and hopes to capitalise on apparent disunity and…